r/globaltrumpopposition

Authoritarians don’t tolerate dissent and resistance, and the Trump regime has used its power to crush and criminalize those on the front lines of opposing their terror. They’ve been particularly aggressive towards those taking on the deportation machine, with hundreds of arrests even as prosecutions have repeatedly failed in the face of video disproving law enforcement’s claims.

These folks have shown bravery and commitment in the face of tyranny, and we need to have their backs. Here’s some ways we can show solidarity.

Members of VC Defensa, a coalition of activists doing ICE watch, rapid response and support for immigrants and refugees in Ventura County, California, have been the target of a long harassment campaign by Homeland Security, with arrests, raids, car rammings and pepper-sprayings. Last week, federal agents raided the homes of three leaders of the organization. They’re continuing their work in spite of the danger, and are now preparing a civil rights lawsuit. 💵 Let’s consider a donation to support their efforts here or to a GoFundMe for a member of their community caught in the machine here. 💵

HELP VC DEFENSA KEEP FIGHTING

Former congressional candidate and journalist Kat Abughazaleh, her field director Andre Martin, Village of Oak Park Trustee Brian Shaw and Democratic ward committeeman Michael Rabbitt go on trial next week after being arrested in a protest at an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois last September. While felony charges have been dropped in what the Broadview protesters claim was an effort to avoid having to hand over grand jury transcripts, they are now having the rare experience of being tried by the federal government for misdemeanors. They are also facing a quarter-million dollars in legal debt. 💵 We can help them meet the burden of taking on Trump’s DoJ in court by donating here. 💵

HELP BROADVIEW PROTESTERS PAY LEGAL FEES

The Spokane 3 are on trial as we speak. They face charges of conspiring to impede or injure federal officers at a protest at an ICE facility that erupted after two community members had been taken by the deportation force last June. Their defense attorneys have argued that while there was civil disobedience as they bravely attempted to prevent the two men from being transported away, Justice Forral, Jac Dalitso Archer and Bajun Dhunjisha Mavalwalla II urged participants to remain peaceful. 📬 We can learn more and get updates on the trial here, and send them a message of support or help spread the word about their case here. 📬

SHARE YOUR SUPPORT

The Prairieland defendants, convicted in March for terrorism over a shooting they insist they were uninvolved with and evidence suggests they had no idea would happen, are getting through their days in prison as they serve and appeal their sentences. Right now, they’re asking for pictures of the outside world for their cells. 📬 If we’re able, we can find addresses and instructions on where to send them in their profiles here. 📬

BRIGHTEN THE DAYS OF THESE DEFENDANTS

Also in today's List:

• Trump’s shady stock market dealings renew interest in a full-government trade ban - tell Congress it’s time
• Phonebank and test different messages with Swing Blue Alliance in June
• We could see final passage of funding for ICE and CBP by the weekend – tell reps no while we can, and share with our networks the damage the GOP agenda is doing to us
• Coalition of progressive DAs pledges to prosecute voter intimidation by ICE – make sure yours is with them
• We’re going to win this election and make sure it doesn’t get stolen - learn how to get plugged into voter protection work TONIGHT at 7:00PM ET or get up to speed on hosting voter registration drives, status checks, poll worker recruitment and other events for Good Trouble Lives On, ALSO at 7:00PM ET

CBS is reporting Trump's DoJ secured an indictment of still-powerful former Cuban President Raul Castro in Florida, so... ridiculously, we need to consider seriously the possibility they're about to start a whole new war.

The U.S. began a blockade of Cuba in early January, accompanied by Trump bluster about “taking” the country, and the island is now out of fuel. This has already caused a humanitarian crisis, with blackouts, school closures, preventable deaths at hospitals, and more completely unnecessary suffering, and their leadership has been negotiating with Trump over aid and relief in exchange for economic reforms. But the dictatorship running Havana has yet to collapse, and Trump has reportedly been growing frustrated with how long it’s taking. Developments in recent days have led to renewed fears that Trump might attempt to repeat his Venezuela strikes or worse, such as:

• An increase in American surveillance flights in the area
• Reports that the Pentagon has been ordered to ramp up prep for possible operations
• Strengthened sanctions
• Some very timely leaks to the media about Cuba’s drone program and the seriousness of Trump’s threats
• And now the Castro indictment.

At the very least, the Trump Administration sure wants us to believe they’re serious about a possible war on Cuba, and given the potential consequences we should give it due consideration.

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) forced a vote on a Cuba war powers resolution in late April, which fell 51-47 (Fetterman voting to block, Collins and Paul joining the Democrats in favor). It is unlikely there has been much movement since then, but the GOP has not shown enthusiasm about the new threats, and given the practical obstacles to launching a second regional war we may be able to gain ground if we make some noise. 🗣️ Let’s start with urging our members of Congress to take action now, supporting another vote on a war powers resolution and making it publicly clear they will not back authorizing or funding another Trump war. We can find scripts and language to use here, or send this message by texting SIGN PYLQOZ to 50409. 🗣️

Also in today's Rogan's List:

• Push for coverage of a hunger strike at a California ICE detention camp
• New slate of Democratic nominees for November confirmed, volunteer for Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff in Georgia and Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti and Janelle Stelson in Pennsylvania
• Full Senate could start votes on ICE/CBP/ballroom funding by tomorrow, we may be near a breakthrough on Iran war powers
• Trans rights under assault: tell senators to protect access to student loan forgiveness, reps to oppose a don’t say trans law, and HUD to stop trying to put non-gender conforming people on the street
• Tomorrow at 7PM ET, learn about your volunteer options for voter protection OR how you can lead registration drives, canvasses and more this summer
• Data centers could hike power costs by 50% in some states over the next four years… let’s join Food & Water Action TONIGHT at 8PM ET for a training on how to identify pressure points where we can stop them in local fights